2020 presidential election

President Trump speaks to members of the press at the White House on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Trump praised the Big Ten's decision to resume the college football season at the end of October.

Politics And Football Mix Again, As Trump Cheers Return Of Big Ten Play

3:31pm September 16, 2020

by Benjamin Swasey

The Big Ten conference announced that the college football season would resume at the end of October with new coronavirus protocols. President Trump had been calling for the games to start up again.

Map showing electoral college projections as of Sept. 16

Politics & Government

2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Landscape Tightens Some, But Biden Is Still Ahead

5:05am September 16, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The big change is that Florida has gone from leaning in Joe Biden's direction back to its traditional spot as a toss-up state.

People cheer as President Trump arrives for an indoor campaign rally Sunday night at Xtreme Manufacturing in Henderson, Nev.

Politics & Government

4 Differences In How Biden And Trump Campaign Right Now

4:05pm September 15, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

While the Trump campaign has resumed rallies and is trying to project normalcy, the Biden campaign has stuck with small events to emphasize the ongoing threat of the virus.

Money spent on TV advertising shows the presidential race focusing on six states — Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona.

Politics & Government

Biden Is Outspending Trump On TV, And Just 6 States Are The Focus Of The Campaign

5:00am September 15, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Almost 85% of TV ad spending in the presidential race has been focused on six key states — Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has vowed to roll back many of President Trump's immigrations policies — but he faces obstacles.

Biden Pledges To Dismantle Trump's Sweeping Immigration Changes — But Can He Do That?

11:23am September 14, 2020

by John Burnett

The Trump administration has undertaken more than 400 executive actions on immigration, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Biden has vowed to roll back many policies — but faces obstacles.

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Mike Bloomberg, seen here giving an address during last month's virtual Democratic National Convention, has pledged a big sum to help Joe Biden win Florida.

Politics & Government

Mike Bloomberg Commits $100 Million To Help Joe Biden Win Florida

1:15pm September 13, 2020

by Mara Liasson

Bloomberg's investment is a potential game changer in Florida, a swing state with expensive media markets.

An ad for Joe Biden's presidential campaign ran nationally during last Thursday's NFL game.

Politics & Government

Settling In For The NFL's Return? Get Ready For Campaign Ads, Too

12:56pm September 13, 2020

by Tamara Keith

Football fans are also getting a dose of presidential politics during the commercial breaks. The ads don't come cheap, but they're going to keep coming.

A man walks out of the Washington County Democratic Party office last week, in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, after taking a Joe Biden yard sign. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Biden's campaign isn't doing any in-person door-knocking.

Politics & Government

Republicans Are Knocking On Doors. Democrats Aren't. Biden's Campaign Says That's OK

11:32am September 13, 2020

by Asma Khalid

The big unknown for Democrats is whether organizing from your laptop is just as effective as pounding the pavement.

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Supporters of President Trump line up outside of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport to get into a Sept. 3 rally in Latrobe, Pa.

Politics & Government

Amid Flood Of News, Voters Appear Locked In On Their Presidential Choices

12:01pm September 11, 2020

by Deirdre Walsh

For many, this election is a "clear choice." Here's what voters said in interviews in six key swing states about President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

President Trump addresses the crowd during a campaign rally Tuesday at Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston Salem, N.C.

Politics & Government

Trump, Republicans Raise $210 Million In August — Far Behind Democrats' Haul

7:39pm September 09, 2020

by Benjamin Swasey

President Trump and Republicans could've set a one-month fundraising record — had their Democratic counterparts not hauled in some $150 million more.